Gordon Hayward has a lot of fans in NBA front offices. His ability to shoot it on a catch-and-shoot or off the bounce, his ability to create his own shot, the fact he’s a willing defender has a lot of teams seeing him as a good fit for what they do.

He’s also a restricted free agent this summer — one of his fans in one of those front offices is going to make an offer, the question is will the Jazz match?

The Celtics have expressed some interest in acquiring Utah’s Gordon Hayward, a league source tells CSNNE.com….

Despite Utah’s desperate need for a point guard, there’s little interest in Rajon Rondo primarily because they don’t anticipate he’ll re-sign with the club beyond his current contract which is up in the summer of 2015. Jeff Green is another option, but the Jazz aren’t all that interested in him, either.

With Trey Burke in the fold, I’m not sure I’d call Utah desperate for a point guard, but Rondo would be a big upgrade. They also are right he’s not likely to re-sign there. And nobody really wants Green.

However, if the Celtics really want to loosen things up they can throw in one of first round picks they’ve been stockpiling.

But two league sources, both having had recent conversations with the Celtics, told CSNNE.com on Tuesday that Boston is “very reluctant” to part with any of their first-round picks in facilitating a deal.

Hayward is going to be interesting this summer, he’s the kind of player that can get overpaid and it would be interesting to see if the Jazz will match any offer. But don’t expect them to move him before the deadline.

First of all the Jazz would be stupid to trade Hayward he part of the rebuild process plus Boston don’t have anything worth a crap except injury prone rondo so keep trying and he is a restricted free agent sorry

First of all the Jazz would be stupid to trade Hayward he part of the rebuild process plus Boston don’t have anything worth a crap except injury prone rondo so keep trying and he is a restricted free agent sorry and for the idiot that said Haywood how the hell do u know he is a nice player if u don’t even know his name it’s a Hayward

His name is actually Hayward, common mistake but it shows how familiar you are with him.
He’s currently playing as a number 1 when he’s a #2-3 guy on a team. Every scouting report is focused on him.
Sure the Jazz are in tank mode, but Hayward is legitimate baller.

U also have to Really stupid to think we would give up Hayward Burke and Burks what so u have to offer your whole team coaching staff and maybe throw in the cheerleaders cause u don’t have anything worth trading for

If I’m Boston, I would easily surrender a 1st and another piece for a Heyward. I like his skill set. He can score, rebound, and still has room to improve. The true test for him will be developing a consistent shot, which is the case for many young players. The strange thing to me is why Boston is suddenly getting so impatient from reports here at the deadline.

Everyone knew this would be a rebuilding year, and they still have Rondo for all of next year, so they can figure out what to with him in the offseason. Getting a top 10 pick and adding a piece with Rondo/Sullinger and Green can also get this team pointed back in the right direction. Honestly, if i’m a GM I’m wondering why the team the cultivated Rondo is so eager to get rid of him, and I would be hesistant considering a trade for him for other reasons (limited offensive game) as well.
Plus, I’m not sure Green is much worse than Heyward at this point.

I’d say its a pretty big stretch to say the Celtics are “eager” to get rid of Rondo. If they can use him to absolutely fleece someone in a trade, they will, but it seems like Plan A is to build around him.

No chance of trading Sullinger for Hayward. The Jazz are only really expecting a first round pick and a contract that comes off the books. If they want something more, then no deal. The worst that can happen is Hayward becomes a free agent and then you throw money at him.

Ah,the fantasy league strikes again. NYK,Celts and Lakers all want somebody but have nothing really to offer. Utah needs to let Hayward develop. Trade him and he’s going to blow up later and the fans will riot.